A Bright Future: How Enterprising Rural Women Can Light Up India’s Smart Villages!

As India’s growth engine chugs on, rural India still is the heart of the country, accounting for around 69 percent of the total population. While the overall economy is growing at the rate of seven percent, rural India still lags behind.

The absence of amenities like electricity, potable water and sanitation are a few of the major factors impeding rural productivity and the subsequent economic growth.

Nearly 300 million people living in rural India are still using primitive sources of energy like kerosene and wood-fired stoves, which expose them to life-threatening diseases and exacerbate environmental problems. Read More